3/22/06 Anaheim vs. Colorado

TONIGHT

vs. Colorado, 7:30, FSNW2

Site — Arrowhead Pond.

Radio — 1540.

Records — Ducks 34-21-12, Avalanche 38-25-6.

Record vs. Avalanche — 0-2-0.

Update — Colorado is in fifth place in the West but only two points behind Calgary for the Northwest Division lead. Forward Alex Tanguay, who leads the Avalanche with 74 points, is out two to four weeks because of a sprained knee. Venerable captain Joe Sakic scored two goals in a 5-0 victory over the Kings on Monday.

LA Times (http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-sp-duckrep22mar22,1,7357567.story?coll=la-headlines-sports)

GO DUCKS!!!

Play hard! Beat the Avs!

Im going tonight, hopefully they win. That is all.

Both teams have been playing well lately. This won't be easy but I didn't think Anaheim would be able to Win in Dallas the other night... so I think the Ducks could get this win - just play a similar game as you guys did against the Stars.

is this the first game for the aves with no Tanguay?

is this the first game for the aves with no Tanguay?

He didn't play the last game in LA. Also missed most of the SJ game.

I'm an Avs fan in Camarillo, CA on business. Can someone tell me if I can hear the game on the radio up here? I'm not counting on it, I couldn't even hear the LA game on Monday... they actually had a freekin' San Francisco radio station on AM 710.

He didn't play the last game in LA. Also missed most of the SJ game.

I'm an Avs fan in Camarillo, CA on business. Can someone tell me if I can hear the game on the radio up here? I'm not counting on it, I couldn't even hear the LA game on Monday... they actually had a freekin' San Francisco radio station on AM 710.

If you have access to a cpu I cant see why you couldnt listen to it on the web.

Hopefully the Ducks don't lose a beat after the road trip. This is the 3rd game in 4 nights for both teams. I wonder who the healthy scratch is tonight? Oh yea and stay out of the box, I think that will be the key tonight.

Go :ducks

I'm predicting a win by a wide margin tonight (even though I'm sure the odds are heavily against me):

4-1 Ducks :yo:

If you have access to a cpu I cant see why you couldnt listen to it on the web.

Company issued laptop with no sound card.... :cry:

I'm an Avs fan in Camarillo, CA on business. Can someone tell me if I can hear the game on the radio up here? I'm not counting on it, I couldn't even hear the LA game on Monday... they actually had a freekin' San Francisco radio station on AM 710.

It's really hard to get stations from Orange County and even LA on the radio in Ventura County. I'm afraid your out of luck.

Hayward just said no Travis Moen tonight. Too bad, I liked his physical presence in the 2 games he played.

Sounds like there might be a three man rotation in and out of the lineup between Hedstrom, Kunitz, Moen.

It's really hard to get stations from Orange County and even LA on the radio in Ventura County. I'm afraid your out of luck.
Try 1190 or 1090? I can't remember. I used to listen to it when I lived in LA, so I think you can still listen to it.

Kunitz-McDonald-Selanne

starting line...

Kunitz goes from healthy scratch to top line LW.

Hedstrom just walked right in...how did he not score?

Wow how did Hedstrom miss that? Looks like he had an empty-net.

Kunitz-McDonald-Selanne

starting line...

Kunitz goes from healthy scratch to top line LW.

:shakehead

first penalty of the game goes against Beauchemin for throwing a check. :shakehead

BOO!!! Sakic on the PP

Sakic scored...

Ducks dominated the first 5 minutes so that is unfortunate.

Hate to see the refs call a borderline interference call in a high intensity playoff type game.

Someone has to clear Brunette in front of the net. Giguere had no chance.

Sakic scored...

Ducks dominated the first 5 minutes so that is unfortunate.

Hate to see the refs call a borderline interference call in a high intensity playoff type game.

unfortunately I'm not able to watch the game. But just wondering, the Ducks were dominating and they haven't got a shot on net?

unfortunately I'm not able to watch the game. But just wondering, the Ducks were dominating and they haven't got a shot on net?

all the play was in the Avs zone and they had a couple grade A scoring chances including Hedstrom walking right in with the puck and no one on him.

2-0 Colorado

just a perfect shot by McLean.

frustrating...the Ducks have played really well yet they are down 2-0 on 2 plays.

2-0 Colorado

just a perfect shot by McLean.

frustrating...the Ducks have played really well yet they are down 2-0 on 2 plays.

Puck bouncing tonight... :cry:

3-0...timeout time.

What is happening? :dunno:

all the play was in the Avs zone and they had a couple grade A scoring chances including Hedstrom walking right in with the puck and no one on him.

I see. The reason I asked is since I can't watch the game I've just been watching the scoresheet and I'd noticed the Ducks hadn't got a shot. Thanks for the info though.

Just wondering, how did Hedstrom not take a shot?

3-0 and now were falling apart.

get Bryzgalov in there...it goes both ways Carlyle...not that it's Giguere's fault right now...

Goaltending change. Ok, lets change the momentum.

Ugh. Wake up guys. Bryzgalov coming in to give the Ducks a kick in the butt.

Figures... You never know what you're going to get with Jiggy in net sometimes. Good move by Randy to pull him now.

I see. The reason I asked is since I can't watch the game I've just been watching the scoresheet and I'd noticed the Ducks hadn't got a shot. Thanks for the info though.

Just wondering, how did Hedstrom not take a shot?

basically the same thing that happened to Friesen last game...completly beat the goalie with the move and then somehow not putting the puck in the net.

Wow, what the hell is going on? Give me some info guys.

we need a goal in this period...at least 1...take the momentum back...

Wow, what the hell is going on? Give me some info guys.

Avs scoring on every single chance they get.

Avs scoring on every single chance they get.

basically yeah.

frustrating because Colorado has not dominated the game yet it's 3-0 because they are 3 for 3 on scoring chances.

Figures... You never know what you're going to get with Jiggy in net sometimes. Good move by Randy to pull him now.

It's not Giguere's fault. Carlyle is pulling Giguere to get the defense to play better and not so sloppy in their own zone.

Avs scoring on every single chance they get.

:shakehead
Is Jiggy really at fault? Or is the team just playing terrible?

:shakehead
Is Jiggy really at fault? Or is the team just playing terrible?

They have burried 3 goals over his shoulder, basically perfect shots. 2 of the 3 Giguere did not even see because of screens.

Fedoruk needs to drop the gloves here...get something going.

bad decision by Carlyle scratching Moen, his energy is good for this team.

come on Fedoruk do your dang job...May is taking runs...get him!

:shakehead
Is Jiggy really at fault? Or is the team just playing terrible?

No to the first question. Yes and no to the 2nd question. Giguere didn't have much of a chance on the first one, perfect Sakic wrist shot with Brunette blocking Giguere's view. 2nd goal was a turnover and Mcclean put a nice shot after the crossing pass bounced over Salei's breakup attempt. 3rd goal was a bad turnover and the Avs picked up the loose puck and scored with traffic in front of Giggy. Team is playing a bit sloppy, but not 3-0 sloppy. Avs are just converting on every scoring chance.

here we go...powerplay for the Ducks...

penalty on our old Pylon Sauer.

Try 1190 or 1090? I can't remember. I used to listen to it when I lived in LA, so I think you can still listen to it.

Can't get anything. I should have just gone to the game.

Getzlaf SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!

Game not over yet baby! :yo:

there we go...Getzlaf

3-1

Sauer did us a favor. :D

good screen by Rob Niedermayer on that goal.

Wow, that was a rocket! Getzlaf, 3-1 Avs

We can come back from 2 goals. We have shown that we can do it and we can do it again!!!

It's not Giguere's fault. Carlyle is pulling Giguere to get the defense to play better and not so sloppy in their own zone.

It's not all his fault, I know, but he could have stopped at least one maybe even two of those goals.

We can come back from 2 goals. We have shown that we can do it and we can do it again!!!

As long as Sammi is on our side, we can do it!

As long as Sammi is on our side, we can do it!

:bow:

It's not all his fault, I know, but he could have stopped at least one maybe even two of those goals.

Mclean and Sakic goals were unstoppable.

Maybe the third goal. Maybe.

Wow, Hedstrom's had like 3-4 golden chances to score now and we are still in the 1st period.

Ducks have to keep playing the system and they will be rewarded. :)

During the 8 game losing streak, this game would have been over. Now its not even close to being over.

A couple of bad breaks but otherwise, not a bad game for the Ducks.

Agree. Ducks really picked it up after Randy pulled Jiggy, especially towards the end there. Hopefully they can keep it up & if so they should have a good chance to come back in this game.

Dear Mr selanne please wait till the summer olympics to start diving.

Dear Mr selanne please wait till the summer olympics to start diving.

Hehe, I'll admit that was a pretty bad call there.

Duck PP. :handclap:

Terrible PP and an Avalanche goal. :shakehead

4-1

Colorado are just getting way too many grade A scoring chances...

2 grade A changes for Perry...and he misses both...

This end-to-end hockey style doesn't suit the Ducks.

It suits the potent Avs offense much better.

story of this game...Colorado burrying their grade A scoring chances...Anaheim not scoring on theirs.

otherwise it's been a very even game.

story of this game...Colorado burrying their grade A scoring chances...Anaheim not scoring on theirs.

otherwise it's been a very even game.

Very true... Hedstrom could have kept this game tied by himself.

Fedoruk just missed an empty net. :cry:

Ducks score!!! :hockey:

Fedoruk just missed an empty net. :cry:

anyone else starting to agree with me that Fedoruk should only see 4th line minutes? I think he's doing decent, but he's definitely always 3 or 4 steps behind the kids.

anyone else starting to agree with me that Fedoruk should only see 4th line minutes? I think he's doing decent, but he's definitely always 3 or 4 steps behind the kids.

The problem is we don't have a normal 4th line.

Next year Getzlaf and Perry will be on the second line I think. Then we can have a more normal 4th line...

Fedoruk-Konopka-Moen :handclap:

Let's get one more.

If we can make it 4-3 game going into the third...then we will have a good shot at atleast getting a point out of this game.

The problem is we don't have a normal 4th line.

Next year Getzlaf and Perry will be on the second line I think. Then we can have a more normal 4th line...

Fedoruk-Konopka-Moen :handclap:

just curious Andymac, what do you think the lines will be next year?

God just tackled Sakic. :yo: :clap:

just curious Andymac, what do you think the lines will be next year?

that's tough...depends if Burke adds any UFA's. And Burke has to re-sign Selanne...and the lesser known UFA Konopka.

I think Lupul is going to be asked to try Left Wing in training camp though.

Lupul-McDonald-Selanne
Penner or a UFA-Getzlaf-Perry
Marchant-Pahlsson-Niedermayer
Fedoruk-Konopka-Moen/Kunitz

Hedstrom hopefully goes back to Sweden, only because we have too many third liners. I hope Marchant is not our 2nd line center next season, he is out of place there. Chistov is a wildcard, if he comes over and has a great training camp he could be in the 2nd line leftwing spot.

A chance on the pp to get back to 1 goal and the second team pp is out? I don't care how tired Teemu is, get him in there. We just wasted a chance to change the momentum.

4-3 DUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :yo:

Scott Nieds again!!

4-3

we can do this!

Scott Nieds x2!!

that's tough...depends if Burke adds any UFA's. And Burke has to re-sign Selanne...and the lesser known UFA Konopka.

I think Lupul is going to be asked to try Left Wing in training camp though.

Lupul-McDonald-Selanne
Penner or a UFA-Getzlaf-Perry
Marchant-Pahlsson-Niedermayer
Fedoruk-Konopka-Moen/Kunitz

Hedstrom hopefully goes back to Sweden, only because we have too many third liners. I hope Marchant is not our 2nd line center next season, he is out of place there. Chistov is a wildcard, if he comes over and has a great training camp he could be in the 2nd line leftwing spot.

I like your thinking. You're lines are exactly how I would have them. I don't think there's anyway in hell Chistov is back on this team next year though. I think his rights will traded for a pick in the offseason. Personally though, I'd really like to see him in camp next year.

wow what a goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TIE GAME!!! TIE GAME!!! TIE GAME!!!

I BELIEVE BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :yo: :yo: :yo: :yo:

AndyMac AGAIN! 4th goal in 3 games for Andy?

Kunitz is back on the top line?

Man, it's truly amazing the season Andymac is having. Even more impressive is how clutch a lot of his goals are. Can anyone say "raise"? I think he's definitely got one coming this offseason.

Kunitz is back on the top line?

yeah, stats wise he looks like he's doing pretty good. (2 assists). Can anyone who's watching confirm this?


damn fez, that avatar still freaks me out.

yeah, stats wise he looks like he's doing pretty good. (2 assists). Can anyone who's watching confirm this?


damn fez, that avatar still freaks me out.

Confirmed. :)

loudest the Pond has been since before the lockout!

loudest the Pond has been since before the lockout!
:yo:

Radio announcers are talking about the ducks are going to change their name. They said jersey colors will probably be different next year. Anybody heard anything about this before tonight?

Radio announcers are talking about the ducks are going to change their name. They said jersey colors will probably be different next year. Anybody heard anything about this before tonight?

It was acknowledged when they announced the name. New name, new jerseys, new look. Presumably new colour scheme as well.

Radio announcers are talking about the ducks are going to change their name. They said jersey colors will probably be different next year. Anybody heard anything about this before tonight?

yeah they are dropping the "mighty"

Anaheim Ducks will be the name and there will be a new Logo/jersey.

yeah they are dropping the "mighty"

Anaheim Ducks will be the name and there will be a new Logo/jersey.

yeah I knew about the name and jersey changes. However, i figured the uniform colors would be pretty much the same.

Going to OT.

I am so proud of my Duckies. :clap:

Overtime...

huge point for the Ducks...can we get the 2nd one in OT for a change?

yea why am I stuck with the Co announcers? I clicked on the anaheim link

woot we got a point

Overtime...

huge point for the Ducks...can we get the 2nd one in OT for a change?

That is a huge point. What a great comeback by the guys. I know we need the 2nd point, but man I'll admit I thought this game was over early.

the colors have to change, its a rule. i heard or saw(cant remember) it was gonna be dark maroon/gold/white..

yea why am I stuck with the Co announcers? I clicked on the anaheim link

woot we got a point

same here Fez. I haven't been able to pull up the Ducks radio the last 4 games. On the detroit game, I couldn't get any radio connection.

the colors have to change, its a rule. i heard or saw(cant remember) it was gonna be dark maroon/gold/white..

I hope the Ducks stay away from the gold.

I hope the Ducks stay away from the gold.

maroon does look nice with gold though. sorta like usc colors but more golder.

Penalty shot for Hedstrom!!!!

Penalty Shot

Oh man, let's go Jonathan!

Holy **** a penalty shot in OT. How long has it been since this has happened?

Goal!!!!!!!!

Ducks Win!!!!

yahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Hedstrom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ducks Win!!! Ducks Win!!!

Can You Believe It!!! Omg!!!

What a Game! Hedstrom makes up for those chances he missed earlier in the game and wins it in OT!

Mother****ing Yeah!!!!!

Hedstrom = ???

Ducks Win!

Man you talk about a perfect finish to an incredible game! Incredible comeback by the Ducks.

Oh YES

Hedstrom!

Its like he is Jesus and Pahlsson is god

Yah Boy-eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!

Wings fan checking in, I had to give a nod to that finish. What a way to end a game :clap: :yo:

Nice comeback. I hope you guys move up so we don't have to face you in the 1st round.

Oh YES

Hedstrom!

Its like he is Jesus and Pahlsson is god

haha maybe you should put Hedstroms face in your avatar then.

Wow! I thought that the game was lost when it was 3-0 Avs, but I kept watching in case something like this happened. These are two absolutely huge points.

I Believe!

I Believe!

I Believe!

So, does Bryz get the next gig (no pun intended) based on tonight's performance?

Good game and congrats on the win you really took it too us in the third a few questionable calls but no use complaining about it now.....I hope you guys make the playoffs and Vancouver doesnt :D

Ugh. This is the last time I go to a friends place to hang out during a Ducks game. My buddy called me up after Getzlaf scored and I went over and miss probably the best game of the year. :madfire:

The first ting I wanna say is..

WOW WHAT A HOCKEY GAME! That's the way this game is supposed to be played. End to end action, physical play, speed, good goaltending. Both teams deserved points.

second is... WHAT A TEAM! what a comeback. I'm sure I wasn't the only saying oh **** when the ducks were down 3-0 and 4-1. This teams character absolutely amazes me, they could have mailed it in but they kept working.

Johnathan Hedstrom...deserved the chance to win the game, he was outstanding all game. Scott Niedermayer should be credited with an assist because he made a great pass.

Speaking of 27...this guy amazes me with how good he is, he helped carry this team on his back like a true superstar..and he certainly is one.

Chris Kunitz...welcome back, you disappeared for a while but you played an outstanding game.

Just the usual from Andy Mac and Teemu Selanne tonight.

first 10 minutes the ducks played well except for 3 or 4 plays...and the avs scored on them, after that the ducks played mostly mistake free hockey.

Just a wonderful hockey game to watch, the refs let the players play and they put on a show.

Damn, this team is showing some guts, aren't they?

The first ting I wanna say is..

WOW WHAT A HOCKEY GAME! That's the way this game is supposed to be played. End to end action, physical play, speed, good goaltending. Both teams deserved points.

second is... WHAT A TEAM! what a comeback. I'm sure I wasn't the only saying oh **** when the ducks were down 3-0 and 4-1. This teams character absolutely amazes me, they could have mailed it in but they kept working.

Johnathan Hedstrom...deserved the chance to win the game, he was outstanding all game. Scott Niedermayer should be credited with an assist because he made a great pass.

Speaking of 27...this guy amazes me with how good he is, he helped carry this team on his back like a true superstar..and he certainly is one.

Chris Kunitz...welcome back, you disappeared for a while but you played an outstanding game.

Just the usual from Andy Mac and Teemu Selanne tonight.

first 10 minutes the ducks played well except for 3 or 4 plays...and the avs scored on them, after that the ducks played mostly mistake free hockey.

Just a wonderful hockey game to watch, the refs let the players play and they put on a show.

Best Duck game of the year? No question in my mind. :) :yo:

I hope we don't hang Jiggy out to dry next game, but Carlyle did the right thing. It wasn't necessarily his fault, but he didn't look sharp either. Props to bryz he did a solid job.

Damn, this team is showing some guts, aren't they?

You can see it now, these guys totally believe in the team, the system, and each other. It's beautiful to watch.

Only downside tonight was Giggy getting shelled, though it's not like they were horrific goals.

You can see it now, these guys totally believe in the team, the system, and each other. It's beautiful to watch.

Definitely! Same thing Teemu said on the SCSR when asked how they keep coming back.

Getzlaf's power-play goal was his eighth, breaking the Ducks' club record for rookies that Paul Kariya set in 1994-95

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=159737&hubname=nhl

WoW, very exciting second half to the game! ;) . The first period couldn't have gone worse. Colorado scores on their first 3 scoring chances while we carried the play a little bit. Great come back win. Interesting to see how long that convo between Selanne and Heddy was before he took that PS. Usually its like good luck, come on Heddy but he talked to him for like 30-45 seconds.

That tying goal was so sweet, starting by the first pass in our own zone by Scotty Nieds. After that tic tac toe. Getzlaf was manning the point on the 2nd PP unit, he had some trouble keeping the puck in but it was kind of funny to see him score the first time he touches the puck at the point.

Now one day off and then another back to back games fri/sat. :shakehead

So, does Bryz get the next gig (no pun intended) based on tonight's performance?
They will probably split the back to back this weekend. Bryz has owned PHX in his short career, maybe he gets them. I don't see how his performance tonight though gives him another game. He didn't really make any great saves and was scrambling alot, looked shaky. If it wasn't back to back then I don't think we would see him.

Just got back from the Pond, best game Ive ever seen live. The arena was soooo loud from the 2nd goal on, complete playoff intensity throughout the WHOLE building.

The third goal was sweet, Rob Nieds played an excellent game, as well as his brother.

Most of the Aves goals Giggy had no shot on, and the goal on Bryz was a rocket.

other than that, it was so great watching the team after Hedstrom put it away. Everyone was jabbing at each other, Bryzgolov was shaking his fists like the black dude in Gladiator after they won that fight. Even more telling, Giguere was right there with them just as happy. This team has something going for them...

Just reading this thread makes me feel worse for missing it. Should have made up some lame excuse to not go over there. I feel like a crappy fan for missing a game like this.

I really don't see how anyone can not view this team as a fluke now. Down 3 goals twice and they rally against a pretty good Avs team. There's just something going for this team that they keep winning as the schedule gets tougher and the games more intense.

Just reading this thread makes me feel worse for missing it.

The good news is, this team is playing lots of games that are fun to watch this year. In the past if you missed an exciting Ducks game, you'd have to wait a few months for another one.

Just got back from the Pond, best game Ive ever seen live. The arena was soooo loud from the 2nd goal on, complete playoff intensity throughout the WHOLE building.


It was, wasn't it? Everyone in the building knew that, even if they didn't come all the way back, they would be in the game until the end. They were on a mission tonight.

Still, I was blown away when Hedstrom's shot went in and we got the two points.

Just returned from the game; it was the best Ducks game I've ever seen in person. PA announcer said it was the record best comeback in Ducks history; don't know exactly what the criteria for that statement is. The team swarming out to greet Hedstrom looked like they had just won the Cup.

Giggy bails out Bryz in Dallas, then they reverse back home against the Avs.

Just reading this thread makes me feel worse for missing it. Should have made up some lame excuse to not go over there. I feel like a crappy fan for missing a game like this.
.

I just wish I could watch it on TV! :(

So where was Freisen this game?

I just wish I could watch it on TV! :(

So where was Freisen this game?

He forechecked well and made the Avs make some turnovers. :)

I just wish I could watch it on TV! :(

So where was Freisen this game?

invisible. I forgot he was playing until he got decked in the crease by Rob Neids.

OMG, what a game! Absolutely exciting!

GO DUCKS!!! I BELIEVE!!! :handclap: :handclap: :yo: :yo:

Damn why did my job move me to nights :madfire: :madfire: :madfire:
At least i have these game threads and the dvr recording of this game to look forward to :yo:

alright since my avatar creeped you guys out so much I changed it

Damn why did my job move me to nights :madfire: :madfire: :madfire:
At least i have these game threads and the dvr recording of this game to look forward to :yo:
The game was so good i'm DVR'ing tomorrows replay.

Just returned from the game; it was the best Ducks game I've ever seen in person. PA announcer said it was the record best comeback in Ducks history; don't know exactly what the criteria for that statement is.I believe that I heard the TV guys say that it was the 4th time in Ducks history that they've come back from 3 goals down to win. That seems a little low to me, but could be true.

Well my 4-1 Ducks prediction was WAY off...but atleast they ended up winning :handclap:

Wow. What a win. And what a game!!

Huge two points for the Ducks. I thought Kunitz regained his confidence, being put on the top line.

Friesen was nothing to get excited over. Serviceable 3rd liner, but we have heaps of those.

DiPenta has surprisingly good speed. He always makes good plays.

When Bryz crossed up his defensemen in the third, I thought for sure that would end up in the net. Good job by his D to battle the puck outside the zone.

I havent herd John Allers say "lets talk about it" since game4 against the wild, I know its still early but does anyone else feel like 2003?

Hedstrom hopefully goes back to Sweden.


He must have heard you.

Man, this team is so easy to root for. In the past I'd have to look hard for guys I liked, now I have to look hard for guys I don't like.

Best Duck game of the year? No question in my mind. :) :yo:

Not only that, but factoring in the level of play and the drama involved, probably the best Duck regular-season game, period.

I think I may be responsible for the current winning streak. Since the Detroit loss I have worn my Ducks fleece and sat on the same spot on my couch for each game eating the same brand of ice cream between the 1st and 2nd periods. I will continue until we lose.

Man, this team is so easy to root for. In the past I'd have to look hard for guys I liked, now I have to look hard for guys I don't like.

COUGHCOUGH*FRIESEN*COUGHCOUGH ...

COUGHCOUGH*FRIESEN*COUGHCOUGH ...

Oh yeah my bad....I still don't count him mainly because I never see him

As a quick thought, anyone see if Burke had any quotes after the game...I know he's big on preaching character, accountability, etc and there can't be much more of a "character" win than the one last night.

I'm not a huge Rob Blake fan by any stretch, but he and S. Niedermayer sure played huge parts in making that one of the best games I've seen in a long while. Hopefully the coaching staff beats Perry over the head with the video of his failed toe drag that led to the 4th Avs goal. Blake is NOT the guy to try that on.

On another topic, anyone watch Lupul at all in this game? The kid CAN NOT get the puck into the offensive zone. Every single time they stand him up at the blue line and the play goes back the other way.

I think I may be responsible for the current winning streak. Since the Detroit loss I have worn my Ducks fleece and sat on the same spot on my couch for each game eating the same brand of ice cream between the 1st and 2nd periods. I will continue until we lose.
Don't take any showers, now.

Sean O'Donnell is such a waste of space really...I cringe everytime he touches the puck...and if he's back on a 2-1 god help us.

Sean O'Donnell is such a waste of space really...I cringe everytime he touches the puck...and if he's back on a 2-1 god help us.



:shakehead


We need his toughness and leadership especially when Moen and Konopka are out of the lineup.

We disagree then. I find him to be a defenseman who can't defend which seems pretty useless to me really. He could be the world's finest leader, I'm not privy to that, however I do know that if he led by example the Ducks would be out of the playoff race entirely.

I agree about Odonnel, he may be a pylon but we need his toughness on the blueline... I don't think he's as good as Carney, but then again Carney was having a horrible season...

I was kind of upset they took Moen out of the lineup... however it worked out...Kunitz made a fine play for the game tying goal and Hedstrom scored the GW...

I was pretty worried about their play in front of the net throughout the game... it got better in the 3rd but was sad in 1st 5 minutes... I mean its great we can come back and win, and have the scoring/confidence... but no need to tempt fate every night ;)

Regard

We need his toughness and leadership especially when Moen and Konopka are out of the lineup.

Exactly what did he do in the past 2-3 games that was 'tough'? Vish is hitting everything in sight (to a fault) and even DiPenta dropped the gloves. But O'Donnell? I'm missing something obviously.

I'm not a huge Rob Blake fan by any stretch, but he and S. Niedermayer sure played huge parts in making that one of the best games I've seen in a long while. Hopefully the coaching staff beats Perry over the head with the video of his failed toe drag that led to the 4th Avs goal. Blake is NOT the guy to try that on.

On another topic, anyone watch Lupul at all in this game? The kid CAN NOT get the puck into the offensive zone. Every single time they stand him up at the blue line and the play goes back the other way.
Yeah but Lupuls effort was alot better. i can deal with him not scoring as long as he plays hard.

Agree on the Perry play. I knew we were screwed as soon as Blake took the puck, just not the time or player to do that on.

I like O'Donnell's toughness but IMHO it's not enough in the new NHL. He's slow & he's stupid.

I can think of playing him against Kings so when Avery does his usual routine, we can let O'Donnell take that punk (and himself if necessary) out of the game atleast for 5 mins.

Yup, this was probably one of the most exciting and best games I've watched Anaheim play this year. These guys have really shown they won't quit when down & did it again vs the Avs. Things are looking very promising for the Ducks right now heading towards the playoffs.

I honestly believe that my expectation that Hedstrom would not score on the penalty shot resulted in him scoring.


Even though I watched a tape of it.

Exactly what did he do in the past 2-3 games that was 'tough'? Vish is hitting everything in sight (to a fault) and even DiPenta dropped the gloves. But O'Donnell? I'm missing something obviously.


Nothing but at least he's there and in case something happens i guarantee you O'Donnell will be ready to stick up for a teamate its not like this team is losing with him in the lineup. Next season O'Brien should be ready so it wont matter.

I honestly believe that my expectation that Hedstrom would not score on the penalty shot resulted in him scoring.


Even though I watched a tape of it.

What a marvelously convoluted life you must lead. :D

Nothing but at least he's there and in case something happens i guarantee you O'Donnell will be ready to stick up for a teamate its not like this team is losing with him in the lineup. Next season O'Brien should be ready so it wont matter.

But unfortunately we're on the hook for one more year with O'Donnell no?

I honestly believe that my expectation that Hedstrom would not score on the penalty shot resulted in him scoring.


Even though I watched a tape of it.

"He's going to score. We've got it."

"How do you know?"

"Look at what's happened in this game. It can't end any other way. A shootout at this point is anticlimactic. He's going to score."

"You're setting yourself up for disappointment."

"No I'm not. He's going to score. This one's over."

"You're jinxing him. You know that, right?"

"I could sacrifice a small child to Satan in exchange for an Avalanche win and not jinx the Ducks right now. I'll bet you $500 that he scores."

"You don't have $500 to bet."

"$20, then."

"No. If he doesn't score, then you'll resent me for taking your money."

"There's no danger in that. Remember Game One against Minnesota? What did I say when Sykora went on that breakaway in OT?"

"You said 'we got it.'"

"That's right. And what did I say when Niedermayer went on that shorthanded break--"

"Right, right. That doesn't mean it's going to happen now."

"No, but it's the same feeling. He's going to score. This can't end any other way."

(Hedstrom scores.)

"See? See?!?"

"You scare me."

...and scene.

...and scene.

Nice!

But unfortunately we're on the hook for one more year with O'Donnell no?

indeed. I could see him in the Jason Marshall healthy scratch role though depending on who we have next season.

indeed. I could see him in the Jason Marshall healthy scratch role though depending on who we have next season.

1.6 million is pretty steep for a healthy scratch.

1.6 million is pretty steep for a healthy scratch.

true. But I don't think playing time should be distributed by salary. If he is the 7th best d-man on the team, he sits.

EDIT: Sorry, wrong thread.